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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.52, 27,805.49 and 11,196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.52, 27,805.49 and 11,196.94 is: 15,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.52 : 27,805.49 = 11,196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.52/27,805.49 = 11,196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.52x = 27,805.49 × 11,196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.52x = 311,336,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,336,319.69/20,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.31

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